Meet Santa, Reindeer & Ranua Zoo – with Lunch & optional Husky
Overview
Enjoy a magical Arctic day combining wildlife, culture, and iconic Lapland experiences. Your tour begins with a convenient pick-up, followed by a scenic 80 km drive to Ranua Zoo near Rovaniemi.
Explore the 2.8 km forest trail and discover over 50 Arctic species, including polar bears, wolves, and moose, living in natural surroundings. After your visit, enjoy a relaxing buffet lunch before heading to Santa Claus Village.
Meet Santa Claus, cross the Arctic Circle, visit the official post office, and enjoy a reindeer experience, including feeding or a 400 m reindeer ride.
You can also upgrade your day with an optional 500 m husky ride. In winter, all rides operate on sleighs, and during snow-free periods, on wheeled carts.
This full-day, family-friendly tour offers a comfortable and unforgettable Arctic experience for all ages.
What's Included
- Lunch Delicious lunch at Wild Arctic Restaurant, Ranua.
- Meet friendly reindeer in their summer home, enjoy coffee by the fire Or 400 meters Reindeer Ride.
- Ranua Zoo, Enjoy a 2.8 km forest trail while spotting a variety of Arctic animals in natural habitats.
- Information about the Zoo & free visit for 2 hours
- Hotel / Accommodation Pick-up with in 10 km from the Rovaniemi City Center.
- Meet Santa Claus, cross the Arctic Circle, and visit Santa’s official post office.
Meeting and Pickup
We will send you a text through WhatsApp for the pick-up time confirmation.
Korkalonkatu 32
96200 Rovaniemi, Finland
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Ranua Zoo
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Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
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Activity code: C-5570592P7
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Lunch. Delicious lunch at Wild Arctic Restaurant, Ranua.
- Meet friendly reindeer in their summer home, enjoy coffee by the fire Or 400 meters Reindeer Ride.
- Ranua Zoo, Enjoy a 2.8 km forest trail while spotting a variety of Arctic animals in natural habitats.
- Information about the Zoo & free visit for 2 hours.
- Hotel / Accommodation Pick-up with in 10 km from the Rovaniemi City Center.
- Meet Santa Claus, cross the Arctic Circle, and visit Santa’s official post office.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Meet Santa, Reindeer & Ranua Zoo – with Lunch & optional Husky is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Meet Santa, Reindeer & Ranua Zoo – with Lunch & optional Husky will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- LunchDelicious lunch at Wild Arctic Restaurant, Ranua.
- Meet friendly reindeer in their summer home, enjoy coffee by the fire Or 400 meters Reindeer Ride.
- Ranua Zoo, Enjoy a 2.8 km forest trail while spotting a variety of Arctic animals in natural habitats.
- Information about the Zoo & free visit for 2 hours
- Hotel / Accommodation Pick-up with in 10 km from the Rovaniemi City Center.
- Meet Santa Claus, cross the Arctic Circle, and visit Santa’s official post office.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
